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1989 Rickman Ranger

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,321 mi
Last recorded28,321 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rickman Ranger44,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ460URL
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 28,320 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 27,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 27,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 27,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,242 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 27,233 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 17,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 14,750 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Idle speed too low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 10,673 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 6,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 4,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 1,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 1,787 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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Q460URL is a 1989 Rickman Ranger in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Rickman Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 44,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q460URL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rickman Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q460URL is a 1989 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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